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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,220.59, 21,321.75 and 5,906.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,220.59, 21,321.75 and 5,906.34 is: 8,855.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,220.59 : 21,321.75 = 5,906.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,220.59/21,321.75 = 5,906.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,220.59x = 21,321.75 × 5,906.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,220.59x = 125,933,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,933,504.90/14,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,855.72

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